UK businesses still unsure on smart office technology

British companies falling behind the rest of Europe when it comes to investing in workplace tech.

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Smart technology has found its way into people’s homes, but people’s offices are a much tougher nut to crack.

A report by reichelt elektronik found that 50 per cent of EU businesses don’t consider investing in in in the next 12 months.

When it comes to the UK, 21 per cent are using smart tech, mostly smart lighting, smart alarm systems, heating and air conditioning. A third of employees (32 per cent) believe it was a good investment.

Companies in Germany and France seem to be a bit ahead of the UK, the report argues. In Germany, for example, 59 per cent of companies have smart tech installed. France is even higher – 79 per cent. Almost nine in ten (87 per cent) believe it to be a good investment